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The aims of this study were to evaluate (i) the efficacy of ridge preservation and repair involving SocketKAP^™ and SocketKAGE^™ devices following tooth removal; and (ii) ridge contour changes at 6 months post‐extraction in intact sockets and sockets with dehiscence defects.

Thirty‐six patients required a total of 61 teeth to be extracted. Five cohorts were established with groups A–C involving intact sockets and groups D and E involving facial dehiscence: (A) Negative Control; (B) SocketKAP^™ alone; (C) Anorganic Bovine Bone Mineral (ABBM) + SocketKAP^™; (D) Negative Control; and (E) ABBM + SocketKAP^™ + SocketKAGE^™. Preoperative CBCT and laser‐scanned casts were obtained. Teeth segmented from preoperative CBCT were merged with study cast images to allow for digital removal of teeth from the casts. Volumetric measurements of ridge contour were performed …